Security & Fraud

Security & Fraud
FTC Orders Payment Card Data Security Screenings
March 08, 2016

The Federal Trade Commission said on Monday (March 7) that it has issued orders to nine companies in an effort to get information from them as to how they assess other firms in order to assure compliance with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI...

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Seagate Technology Latest Tax Data Breach Victim
March 08, 2016

Yet another security firm charged with safeguarding data has become a victim of a data breach. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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US Tops ATM Card Skimming Report
March 08, 2016

A new report from the European ATM Security Team (EAST) has provided updates about global fraud rates when it comes to ATM card skimming. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Financial Crime Goes Gangsta
March 08, 2016

Everything evolves to meet the times, including street crime. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...

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Watchdogs To Probe Feds Over Lax Wall Street Oversight
March 07, 2016

The regulators are about to get some watchmen of their own. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

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Wells Fargo To Offer Eye Scan Security Tech
March 07, 2016

Most of our familiarity with eye scan technology comes from one of two places. Various conferences and trade shows nationwide, where audiences are promised it is just around the corner, and in science fiction movies, where it is a part of day-to-day life. Get the...

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FTC Speaks Against Mandatory Password Changes
March 07, 2016

While requiring users to update their passwords has been a longstanding data security practice, FTC Chief Technologist Lorrie Cranor suggests that new research shows the process may possibly do more harm than good. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Ransomware Campaign Targets Mac Users
March 07, 2016

Apple appears to be the victim of the latest ransomeware attack campaign, according to Palo Alto Networks Inc., Reuters reported yesterday (March 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Following The Madoff Money
March 04, 2016

In a twist of mystery worthy of a certain tweedy detective hailing from Baker Street, here’s the case of the missing $2.5 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...